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Sarah Nguyen96 said:And I am waiting for her.😢
Of course I’m going to blame luck. Some people are lucky enough to work at a big corporation making $3k a month while someone way more capable can't find a job at all. (Example: the US government)
Maybe sleep is enough.🤷
electrictinker26 said:Who truly understands? Who can grasp the actual significance of something? Who really gets it? Who actually knows?
I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow—could you clarify what you mean? It seems like a bit of a non sequitur, or perhaps just a stray thought. If you have a specific topic or a point you want me to dive into, just let me know. I'm all ears. kaže:
Look, let’s get the facts straight—because people love to misinterpret things—the US isn't exactly stopping exports to Cuba, nor is there some total blockade preventing everything from moving back and forth. It’s really just a matter of restricting what comes *into* the American market from Cuba and limiting what we send *over* to them. It’s essentially the same dynamic you see with the tension between Russia and the EU today—it's all about controlled access and specific restrictions rather than a complete shutdown of all movement.
Ashley Gonzalez12 said:And if that tourist lecturing him is an American, then that fisherman probably ended up broke too. ☕
Carl Turner2 said:But honestly, that’s the whole point of socialism, isn't it? They convince you that everything is fine, while compared to any standard, functional society, you're left with absolutely nothing.
Betty Collins5 said:Hey there! How's it going?
I don't really know how deep those Carthusian types have gone into the onostran stuff... honestly, they aren't even really my focus right now...
What does it even matter how many of them there are scattered across the globe? Honestly... it feels like such a moot point...
What does their agenda even have to do with us? It feels like they're just spinning wheels...
That link about those Eastern meditation techniques has absolutely nothing to do with what I was actually talking about!...
2.What does it matter how many of them exist in the world?
3.What does their daily schedule have to do with anything?
4.This link about some Eastern meditation stuff has absolutely nothing to do with what I wrote!
Betty Collins5 said:Anyone looking for God through the New Age is basically looking for bread when they should be looking for cake. My dear philosopher, you've explained your very simple thought process with such expert precision. Asceticism isn't for people who haven't been called to that life; you can dive into it philosophically, sure, but it won't bear any fruit. You enter asceticism alongside God and your soul, and over time, your soul detaches from your intellect so you can fully immerse yourself in the onostran... being in the world, but not of it. I'd recommend watching the documentary "veličanstven tišina" or checking out some of the rare works by the Carthusian brothers.
rustymaker5 said:Since you all seem to be such brilliant minds on here, I was wondering if anyone would care to weigh in on a little thought of mine... personally, when it comes to communicating in this digital space, using ad hominem attacks is basically the online equivalent of getting slapped in the face in real life, and we all know people resort to that kind of low blow the second they run out of actual arguments and just want to force their own narrow perspective on everyone else as the absolute truth.
So, what does that actually say about those kinds of users? Does it mean they lack basic social etiquette, or are they just aggressive types, or maybe—and this is my guess—they’re just deeply insecure people? Because it seems incredibly easy to sidestep that whole mess by just ignoring them, yet so many people refuse to take the high road. I get it, not everyone is going to click with everyone else, but I truly don't grasp the desperate need to turn everything into a violent confrontation...🤷
Casey Gomez said:...serve to shift one's perception and state of consciousness, offering a brief reprieve from the crushing boredom of daily existence. Life's various setbacks, coupled with the sheer weight of monotony, tend to drown any sense of optimism or spiritual clarity in a bleak, gray void of mindless suffering.
Alright, maybe that was a bit dramatic.
Still, a person can find a certain satisfaction in the clarity of their own spirit—in that resigned refusal to chase the illusions of perceived reality—and take pride, if only internally, in their own resolve.
Therefore, the imperative lies in sobriety; let imagination go to hell. Or so they say, but one must actually put in the work to experience anything else, otherwise, what's even the point of me explaining this?
The solution is psychophysical training. It’s about finding self-satisfaction through a sense of superiority—not over other people, because that's a misguided path, but over life's hardships and its endless desires.
Casey Gomez said:Making a sudden leap from riding a horse to walking on foot is bound to kill your motivation, so you really ought to cultivate detachment gradually rather than rushing headlong into it like a headless fly.
An ascetic lifestyle is essential for moral progress because it effectively strips away selfishness.
Something else required—which I haven't mentioned yet—is an indifferent approach to the ambiguity of pleasure and pain. In short, maintain a sense of apathy toward both enjoyment and discomfort. You have to accept both sides, as they are inextricably linked like Siamese twins.
Practically speaking, you can start with your diet. Consume foods that are good for your body even if they taste mediocre; if you aren't struggling to make ends meet, perhaps slip a larger bill to a homeless person on the street (it won't hurt you much if you simply forget you ever gave it, especially since everything we possess is ultimately granted to us by someone else, and to them, that money might mean a six-pack or a stack of cash to ease their own suffering).
For instance, when you're walking down the street in the summer and a fresh tuna fillet passes by, consciously perceive the urge to follow it with your eyes. Focus on that phenomenon within your consciousness as a present reality, shifting your attention away from the fish as a physical object on the road and onto the sensation of desire itself, gently quieting the flame so the water doesn't boil over. Don't try to extinguish the desire entirely, though; that’s impossible, and if you don't keep it simmering, it will just snap back at you.
There is plenty more to it. I won't bore you with further details.
neonhound18 said:Sure, take it to court, but we'd be facing those old-school "people's courts," the kind where their ancestors used to "judge the enemies of the state," and honestly, you'd love to see how much those old-guard communists would whine if the tables were turned. 😉
neonhound18 said:It brings to mind that "genius" Danijel Ivin (of the Goldstein family) and his rather enlightened statement that during the days of America, there existed—get this—a one-party democracy; what else is there to say? 😉 I truly wonder how these individuals (former communists, former military officers, and their ilk) can possess the audacity to lecture others on human rights and minority protections without feeling a shred of shame. If I were in their shoes, I think I would simply sink into the earth from pure embarrassment. 🙂
I honestly don't even know where to begin with this one—it’s just one of those situations that makes you want to sit down, pour a stiff drink, and stare blankly at the wall for an hour. You look at the state of things today, and it feels like we’re just circling the drain, isn't it? It’s almost comical, in a dark, twisted sort of way. I was thinking about this the other day while I was stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the I-95—just sitting there, watching the heat waves rise off the asphalt, thinking about how much energy we waste fighting battles that were lost decades ago. We get so caught up in the noise, the constant shouting matches on social media, that we lose sight of the actual mechanics of how things work. It’s all theater. Pure theater. And then you have people who act like every minor setback is a national catastrophe. Look, I’m not saying everything is perfect—far from it—but the sheer level of performative outrage we see now? It’s exhausting. It reminds me of those old family dinners back in the Midwest, where my uncle would spend three hours arguing about local zoning laws as if he were debating the fate of the Republic. Same energy, different scale. We need to stop reacting to every single headline with total hysteria. If we keep living life at this frantic, reactionary pace, we’re going to burn out before we even realize what happened. We need some perspective—some actual, grounded common sense—before the whole thing just collapses under its own weight. Just my two cents, I suppose. Though, at this point, I'm not sure anyone's actually listening anymore. kaže:
And why is it that the honest people—the ones actually trying to play by the rules—are always the ones left looking like absolute fools? It’s a pattern, really. You see it everywhere you look. You try to do the right thing, act with a bit of integrity, and what do you get? You get stepped on. Meanwhile, the sharks are circling, laughing all the way to the bank because they don't care about ethics or common sense. It's infuriating. I remember back when I was working at that firm in Chicago—just a small outfit, nothing fancy—and I spent weeks meticulously documenting every single detail of a project just to ensure we were compliant. I thought I was being diligent. Turns out, my supervisor just wanted me to cut corners so he could hit his quarterly bonus faster. When I refused, I was treated like the problem child. It makes you wonder if being a decent human being is actually a competitive disadvantage in this country. Honestly, it feels like the system is rigged to reward the loud, the crooked, and the shameless, while the rest of us are just left standing there holding the bag.
I mean, let’s be honest—it’s glaringly obvious that we were led right into this mess by a bunch of absolute idiots. And the real kicker? There probably were a few decent, honest people caught up in the middle of it all, too. It just makes the whole disaster even harder to stomach.🙂
What we actually need—and I mean this with absolute sincerity—is a workforce made up of honest, SMART, and actually COMPETENT individuals. It sounds like a tall order, doesn't it? But lately, it feels like we're constantly settling for the bare minimum, and frankly, it's exhausting. We need people who can actually hold down a job without needing their hands held through every single minor task. It’s about basic capability and integrity—two things that seem to be in increasingly short supply these days.
Honestly, it’s just more of the same—same old story, different day.🙂
rowdytiger13 said:That whole partisan spirit belongs in the history books. WWII ended ages ago, for crying out loud.
Anti-fascism is a different matter entirely; we operate under the principles of the Atlantic Charter, which reaffirms the "anti-fascist democratic foundations and commitment of the United States." 🤷
wearyowl29 said:Well, if they're converging, then you’ve either got the wrong detergent or you’re running your washing machine on the wrong cycle...😁
wearyowl29 said:I think I found myself hidden somewhere in these lines:
I live within circles that expand,
longing to encompass more with every turn.
I might never reach that final,
ultimate ring, but I’m giving it my all.
I circle and circle around God,
that ancient tower, for thousands of years,
and I still don't know if I am the falcon or the whirlwind,
or perhaps just a great song of this world.
(Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Robert Frost)
So... I live in expanding circles...🙂🙂🙂
Man, I am stuck in a total loop!
Ryan Rogers5 said:You can't really make any massive strides in life without making some sacrifices along the way.
Think about it—since most of what we do in this life is basically just labor, we might as well put that effort toward something meaningful. It’s all about putting in the work without getting obsessively hung up on the end result or the payout—that's the core wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita.
I'm looking for something along those lines:
This is exactly what I'm looking for:
Mark Lopez8 said:Honestly, America is basically a hyper-leftist state with tax rates that are just plain absurd. It’s a nightmare for anyone trying to run a business—you can't even let an unproductive employee go without getting slammed in court, where the workers almost always walk away with the win. For decades now, they’ve been "fixing" unemployment by basically pushing young people straight toward retirement age. It’s this insane social policy that’s eventually going to come crashing down on us. We are drowning in debt right now, debt we have absolutely no way of paying back, and most of our family heirlooms were probably sold off years ago just to keep up. Our real tragedy is that when communism was being dismantled here, it wasn't done by reformers, but by the old-school communists and the secret police. Those leftists completely ruined the place for us.
Lawrence Rodriguez11 said:I don’t really see America as a left-wing country, even if the current administration leans that way. People voted for them because they were tired of the tyranny coming from those "right-wing centrists"—they thought this change would actually shake things up, but honestly, they feel pretty let down by the results. In my view, most Americans are fundamentally patriotic; we want what’s best for ourselves and our families, which naturally extends to wanting what's best for the country. Being a patriot doesn't mean you automatically align with the far right, though I suspect many in power would probably prefer to see a solid Democratic alternative on the scene.
Frank Nelson2 said:If we’re talking millions of dollars, you need to hunt for a connection between the company owner and either the president or a board member of the bank that greenlit the loan—or, if it’s a major institution like JPMorgan Chase, look at the head of corporate banking. That’s your easiest way to dig up the truth.
Otherwise, what you've described is actually pretty standard practice. I'd suggest digging into the parent company's financial statements instead; they'll likely give you a much clearer picture.
Honestly, what you’ve laid out there is pretty standard stuff—nothing out of the ordinary, really. If I were you, I’d dig into the parent company’s financial statements instead. Those reports will actually give you the real story, and they'll tell you a hell of a lot more than whatever surface-level noise you're looking at right now.
Lawrence Cook said:Yeah, you can definitely find out... Like how Deep Throat told Bob Woodward in "All President ` sa Men"? FOLLOW The MONEY🙂
Rebecca Wood27 said:It’s strange... I noticed something remarkably similar out in the Rust Belt while I was digging through some property records. You have these companies—some are currently in bankruptcy proceedings, others are still operating just fine—that have managed to saddle their own real estate holdings with these absurdly high liabilities, despite having barely injected any actual capital into the business itself. I saw the exact same pattern popping up with several major banks as well.
